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SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ640

BKCHCNBJ640 belongs to Bank of China in Kunming, China.

BKCHCNBJ640

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKCHCNBJ640
8-character codeBKCHCNBJ
Branch code640
BankBank of China
BranchYunnan Branch
CityKunming
CountryChina

The way the Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BKCH Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
BJ Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
640 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ640?

BKCHCNBJ640 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Yunnan Branch, part of Bank of China in Kunming, China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ640?

BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ640 is Yunnan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ640.

What does each part of BKCHCNBJ640 mean?

BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 640 is the code of the department Yunnan Branch.

What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ640 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKCHCNBJ640 with the recipient before sending.

Does Bank of China have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China.

How long does a transfer to Bank of China take?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.